Joint Response to BCBS G-SIB Window Dressing Consultation

On June 7, ISDA, the Global Financial Markets Association and the Institute of International Finance submitted a joint response to the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision’s (BCBS) consultation on the revised assessment framework for global systemically important banks (G-SIBs). The associations believe the focus of the consultation – perceived window-dressing behavior – is not founded on robust evidence. The feedback is therefore intended to help achieve higher-quality data over the financial year to support the G-SIB assessment framework, rather than focusing on purported window-dressing behavior.

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A Positive Step to Improve the FRTB in the EU

As the Basel III capital reforms are finalized for implementation in key jurisdictions, ISDA is maintaining a laser focus on making sure the rules are robust and risk-appropriate. Simply put, if capital requirements are set disproportionately high, this will have...